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municator, facilitator, and collaborator;

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approach to personnel managem

ent and service delivery;

• Offer EBRPD a high level of integrity and honesty; be know

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. References will not be contacted until

mutual interest has been established.

Direct questions to Ms. Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900.

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The East Bay Regional Park District, as an equal employm

ent opportunity em

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CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERRecruitment Services Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates

Photo by Jayant Mahto

THE OPPORTUNITYThe East Bay Regional Park District is conducting a national search for a highly energetic and experienced Chief Human Resources Officer. This is a rewarding opportunity for a self-directed human resource professional who exemplifies the highest standards and implements best practices. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager, the Chief Human Resources Officer will be an expe-rienced leader prepared to engage quickly, thoughtfully, and effectively to assess and evaluate current processes and structure to determine the best course of action for the Human Resources function. The ideal candidate will be approachable, confident in themselves and others, and demonstrate the ability to collaborate while anticipating and resolving issues proactively.

EXPERIENCE EAST BAYAlameda and Contra Costa counties, located on the east side of the San Fran-cisco Bay, comprise the region known as the “East Bay”, which for more than two decades has seen faster growth in its communities than anywhere else in the San Francisco Bay Area. Much of its popularity is due to its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, and broad economic base plus its range of available housing and business opportunities.

Alameda and Contra Costa counties are a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, offering a rich array of amenities and extensive cultural resources. The Oakland Museum offers lessons in the rich history of California while Berkeley’s Cal Performances and the Oakland East Bay Symphony offer a complete season of live musical performance. The East Bay is also home to the Chabot Space and Science Center and the Livermore and Tri-Valley Wine Country as well as three major professional sports franchises and a breath of esteemed public and private universities, including Cal Berkeley. FOCUS ON TRANSITION

The mission of the EBRPD’s Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”) is to function as the “Chief People Person” for the orga-nization and to provide high quality support to the Park District’s employees, maximize employer-employee relationships, and recognize and celebrate staff’s contributions with an emphasis on the strength derived from the collective whole. As a dynamic leader with an engaging personality, the CHRO will assist in setting the overall tone of the organization as an employer of choice in Alameda County, establishing a “can-do” approach to problem-solving with employees, and supporting management in achieving its operational goals relative to human capital needs.

The newly appointed CHRO will be a collaborator, facilitator, and supportive of a change-management culture. While this enhanced approach has been undertaken recently, it needs further develop-ment, refinement, and full implementation. The CHRO will seek to inspire and grow this positive approach to fruition. Success-ful candidates will welcome this approach and be comfortable moving away from the more traditional approach of personnel management and working to instill the concept of a people-driven organization while incorporating best practices. This ultimate goal of full implementation and organizational culture shift will be measured by key indicators that all point to the importance of building, maintaining, and embracing a workforce of excellence.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICEThe East Bay Regional Park District is committed to providing the best services to one of the Park District’s greatest assets – its employees. This important mission involves strategic staffing, promotional professional development, employee wellness and benefits, and includes a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace equity. Human Resources focuses on the recruitment of qualified individuals, effective employee relations, retention of valuable employees, training to promote individual success and increase the overall value to the organiza-tion, and provides resources for administering benefits, policies, and procedures.

THE POSITIONReporting to the Deputy General Manager, the Chief Human Resources Officer will assume responsibility for the implementa-tion of broad-based comprehensive human resources services. Assignments undertaken by the CHRO will be broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion to include:

• Formulate and oversee the development and implementation of Human Resources goals, objectives, guidelines, policies, and procedures that provide the framework for organizational effectiveness;

• Promote an EBRPD philosophy that enhances morale, promotes productivity, and generally encourages a culture of caring, professionalism, and a culture of excellence;

• Provide advisory and consulting services to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on complex human resources mat-ters and strategic organizational issues;

• Represent the Park District in collective bargaining (EBRPD has two labor entities: AFSCME Local 2428 and Police Officers Association); serve as management’s primary contact for meet and confer issues, negotiated grievance procedures, and third-party arbitration;

• Direct the Park District-wide recruitment and selection of employees and support processes, encouraging diversity within the workforce;

• Understand and promote the importance of organizational development and set the tone to encourage and facilitate employee development;

• Administer EBRPD’s classification and compensation plans including reviews of market trends; recommend employee salary and benefits improvements necessary to keep the Park District competitive in the attraction and retention of the diversely skilled employees necessary for mission delivery;

• Ensure compliance with EBRPD policies and procedures and current employment laws; interpret policy; interact with Park District legal counsel as necessary;

• Manage and facilitate benefit, insurance, and other benefit programs including coordinating with insurance representa-tives; and

• Be aware of new legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to human resources operations; maintain integrity of legal mandates while demonstrating flexibility in implementing appropriate recommendations and best practices.

The CHRO will oversee a Human Resources function comprised of 12 full-time employees (including the CHRO) and a 2017 operating budget of $2.9 million.

OPPORTUNITIES & PRIORITIESThe new Chief Human Resources Officer will have ample opportu-nities to be challenged with a variety of ongoing projects, complex labor negotiations, and implementation of strategic goals that include the following:

THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICTThe East Bay Regional Park District (“Park District” or “EBRPD”) was incorpo-rated in 1934 as a California Special District for the purpose of acquiring park, recreation, and open space land and developing, operating, and maintaining this land. The Park District is a full service governmental agency with police and fire. The largest local park agency in the country, the EBRPD encompasses 1,745 square miles and serves a populace of approximately 2.8 million in Alameda and Contra Costa counties on the eastern side of the Oakland/San Francisco Bay region. Overall, the Park District receives approximately 25 million visits per year.

The Park District is comprised of 120,000+ acres of land in 65 regional parks, recreation areas, wilderness areas, shorelines, preserves, and land bank areas including 29 regional inter-park trails and over 1,250 miles of trails within parklands. The Park District offers the outdoor enthusiast a wide variety of recreational opportunities that include: picnicking, swimming, boating, and fishing on a choice of 11 freshwater swimming areas as well as boating and/or stocked fishing lakes and lagoons; camping at the 235 family campsites or 42 youth camping areas; playing 18 holes on one of the two Park District golf courses; participating in one of the numerous annual special events and fes-tivals; or simply taking in the scenic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline.

The Park District’s 2017 budget totals $193.8 million for all funds (operating and capital). Approximately 83.8% of the funding is generated from property taxes and assessments levied in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Park District currently employs 708 full-time equivalent employees as well as approximately 97 full-time equivalent seasonal employees.

Photo courtesy of Ross Cameron Photo courtesy of Michael Short

THE OPPORTUNITYThe East Bay Regional Park District is conducting a national search for a highly energetic and experienced Chief Human Resources Officer. This is a rewarding opportunity for a self-directed human resource professional who exemplifies the highest standards and implements best practices. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager, the Chief Human Resources Officer will be an expe-rienced leader prepared to engage quickly, thoughtfully, and effectively to assess and evaluate current processes and structure to determine the best course of action for the Human Resources function. The ideal candidate will be approachable, confident in themselves and others, and demonstrate the ability to collaborate while anticipating and resolving issues proactively.

EXPERIENCE EAST BAYAlameda and Contra Costa counties, located on the east side of the San Fran-cisco Bay, comprise the region known as the “East Bay”, which for more than two decades has seen faster growth in its communities than anywhere else in the San Francisco Bay Area. Much of its popularity is due to its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, and broad economic base plus its range of available housing and business opportunities.

Alameda and Contra Costa counties are a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, offering a rich array of amenities and extensive cultural resources. The Oakland Museum offers lessons in the rich history of California while Berkeley’s Cal Performances and the Oakland East Bay Symphony offer a complete season of live musical performance. The East Bay is also home to the Chabot Space and Science Center and the Livermore and Tri-Valley Wine Country as well as three major professional sports franchises and a breath of esteemed public and private universities, including Cal Berkeley. FOCUS ON TRANSITION

The mission of the EBRPD’s Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”) is to function as the “Chief People Person” for the orga-nization and to provide high quality support to the Park District’s employees, maximize employer-employee relationships, and recognize and celebrate staff’s contributions with an emphasis on the strength derived from the collective whole. As a dynamic leader with an engaging personality, the CHRO will assist in setting the overall tone of the organization as an employer of choice in Alameda County, establishing a “can-do” approach to problem-solving with employees, and supporting management in achieving its operational goals relative to human capital needs.

The newly appointed CHRO will be a collaborator, facilitator, and supportive of a change-management culture. While this enhanced approach has been undertaken recently, it needs further develop-ment, refinement, and full implementation. The CHRO will seek to inspire and grow this positive approach to fruition. Success-ful candidates will welcome this approach and be comfortable moving away from the more traditional approach of personnel management and working to instill the concept of a people-driven organization while incorporating best practices. This ultimate goal of full implementation and organizational culture shift will be measured by key indicators that all point to the importance of building, maintaining, and embracing a workforce of excellence.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICEThe East Bay Regional Park District is committed to providing the best services to one of the Park District’s greatest assets – its employees. This important mission involves strategic staffing, promotional professional development, employee wellness and benefits, and includes a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace equity. Human Resources focuses on the recruitment of qualified individuals, effective employee relations, retention of valuable employees, training to promote individual success and increase the overall value to the organiza-tion, and provides resources for administering benefits, policies, and procedures.

THE POSITIONReporting to the Deputy General Manager, the Chief Human Resources Officer will assume responsibility for the implementa-tion of broad-based comprehensive human resources services. Assignments undertaken by the CHRO will be broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion to include:

• Formulate and oversee the development and implementation of Human Resources goals, objectives, guidelines, policies, and procedures that provide the framework for organizational effectiveness;

• Promote an EBRPD philosophy that enhances morale, promotes productivity, and generally encourages a culture of caring, professionalism, and a culture of excellence;

• Provide advisory and consulting services to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on complex human resources mat-ters and strategic organizational issues;

• Represent the Park District in collective bargaining (EBRPD has two labor entities: AFSCME Local 2428 and Police Officers Association); serve as management’s primary contact for meet and confer issues, negotiated grievance procedures, and third-party arbitration;

• Direct the Park District-wide recruitment and selection of employees and support processes, encouraging diversity within the workforce;

• Understand and promote the importance of organizational development and set the tone to encourage and facilitate employee development;

• Administer EBRPD’s classification and compensation plans including reviews of market trends; recommend employee salary and benefits improvements necessary to keep the Park District competitive in the attraction and retention of the diversely skilled employees necessary for mission delivery;

• Ensure compliance with EBRPD policies and procedures and current employment laws; interpret policy; interact with Park District legal counsel as necessary;

• Manage and facilitate benefit, insurance, and other benefit programs including coordinating with insurance representa-tives; and

• Be aware of new legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to human resources operations; maintain integrity of legal mandates while demonstrating flexibility in implementing appropriate recommendations and best practices.

The CHRO will oversee a Human Resources function comprised of 12 full-time employees (including the CHRO) and a 2017 operating budget of $2.9 million.

OPPORTUNITIES & PRIORITIESThe new Chief Human Resources Officer will have ample opportu-nities to be challenged with a variety of ongoing projects, complex labor negotiations, and implementation of strategic goals that include the following:

THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICTThe East Bay Regional Park District (“Park District” or “EBRPD”) was incorpo-rated in 1934 as a California Special District for the purpose of acquiring park, recreation, and open space land and developing, operating, and maintaining this land. The Park District is a full service governmental agency with police and fire. The largest local park agency in the country, the EBRPD encompasses 1,745 square miles and serves a populace of approximately 2.8 million in Alameda and Contra Costa counties on the eastern side of the Oakland/San Francisco Bay region. Overall, the Park District receives approximately 25 million visits per year.

The Park District is comprised of 120,000+ acres of land in 65 regional parks, recreation areas, wilderness areas, shorelines, preserves, and land bank areas including 29 regional inter-park trails and over 1,250 miles of trails within parklands. The Park District offers the outdoor enthusiast a wide variety of recreational opportunities that include: picnicking, swimming, boating, and fishing on a choice of 11 freshwater swimming areas as well as boating and/or stocked fishing lakes and lagoons; camping at the 235 family campsites or 42 youth camping areas; playing 18 holes on one of the two Park District golf courses; participating in one of the numerous annual special events and fes-tivals; or simply taking in the scenic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline.

The Park District’s 2017 budget totals $193.8 million for all funds (operating and capital). Approximately 83.8% of the funding is generated from property taxes and assessments levied in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Park District currently employs 708 full-time equivalent employees as well as approximately 97 full-time equivalent seasonal employees.

Photo courtesy of Ross Cameron Photo courtesy of Michael Short

• Continue Human Resources efforts that focus on providing “best in class” service;

• Lead the implementation of a Park District-wide compensation and classification study in partnership with organized labor;

• Develop and maintain an ethical organizational culture that serves as the platform for employee engagement, innovation, and productivity; and

• Align human resources programs in support of the Park Dis-trict’s values of accountability, inclusivity, equity, and fairness.

IDEAL CANDIDATEThe East Bay Regional Park District is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer with outstanding leadership skills and exception-ally strong people skills. The CHRO will embrace a philosophy that pro-actively reaches out to EBRPD divisions and departments in a consultative fashion and truly believes in the benefit of working for and promoting a healthy organization to the fullest. A sense of humor, positive mental attitude, dose of humility, and appreciation for nature, open space, and public parks are all personal qualities that would ultimately lead to long-term success at EBRPD. The ideal candidate is an aspiring leader with strong public service and environmental preservation ethics.

Top candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in change management, building capacity, and strategic alignment of human resource services to organizational needs. This sub-ject matter expert is confident and collaborative and will apply thoughtful change management skills with an understanding of the impact human resources related decisions have on overall operational effectiveness.

The Park District seeks a dynamic leader experienced in both the administrative side of human resources and the developmental side, creating opportunities for leadership and organizational development.

The ideal candidate has a comprehensive knowledge of the professional practices and principles of human resources admin-istration, including thorough knowledge of collective bargaining, grievance, arbitration and labor contract negotiations practices, and applicable Federal and State labor, anti-discrimination, and employment laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be an analytical yet strategic thinker with the ability to understand technical issues and offer objective insight to management staff. Specific requirements are as follows:

Experience & Education: At least eight years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in the field of human resources, two of which must have been at the management/supervisory level, AND A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, industrial relations, human resources management, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a career history that supports the ability to:

• Excel in developing interpersonal relationships including being an excellent communicator, facilitator, and collaborator; achieve consensus and guide policy decisions;

• Be seen as innovative and creative with an entrepreneurial approach to personnel management and service delivery;

• Offer EBRPD a high level of integrity and honesty; be known as a professional recognized for his/her efforts and sought out by others throughout the organization;

• Display an engaging personal style and be a good listener with a results-oriented approach to problem-solving; and

• Coach, inspire, and mentor staff and Park District-wide employ-ees to reach and achieve goals, setting an example of the high-est level of professionalism.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThe salary range for this position is $143,208 to $182,749 with possible future merit steps up to $211,557. The Park District also offers an attractive benefits package including CalPERS retire-ment. The entire list of Park District benefits may be found at: www.ebparks.org/job/resources

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE Candidates should apply by July 31, 2017 for optimal consider-ation. Interested candidates should apply by sending a compel-ling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and current salary to apply@ralphandersen.com. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

Direct questions to Ms. Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900. Confidential inquiries welcome.

The East Bay Regional Park District, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants form diverse

backgrounds to apply.

WWW.EBPARKS.ORG

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